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12801 Champion Forest DrHouston, TX 77066
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Outlying Harris County, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outlying Harris County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outlying Harris County area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+ priced from $463. SADDLE CREEK VILLAGE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $485. Here are the most affordable Outlying Harris County apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+A1-A21BR,1BA$463
SADDLE CREEK VILLAGEA21BR,1BA$485
Forest Pointe1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$500
The Venti1x11BR,1BA$579
La Esencia ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$599
The Worthington at the Beltway1X11BR,1BA$599
Cashel SpringsA11BR,1BA$620
Timbers of CranbrookA11BR,1BA$625
Venetian Apartamentos HoustonA11BR,1BA$644
Northbrooke Apartment HomesThe 7141BR,1BA$649

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outlying Harris County, TX

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outlying Harris County area is the $1.02 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Louetta Creek in the in the Gleannloch Farms neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value Outlying Harris County apartment is the Cornerstone Model at Starwood Farms Townhomes starting at $1,725 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Park Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outlying Harris County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Louetta CreekMagnolia4BR,3BA$1.02
Starwood Farms TownhomesCornerstone3BR,2.5BA$1.02
The Abbey At Grant RoadBrixton2BR,2BA$1.08
La Sonrisa2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Forest Pointe2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.93
The Worthington at the Beltway2X22BR,2BA$1.04
Northbrooke Apartment HomesThe 9612BR,1BA$0.93
The Residences at Arbor OaksB1- 2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.07
Augusta North HoustonA3U1BR,1BA$1.07
The Arden GreenwoodA21BR,1BA$1.09

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Outlying Harris County, Houston, and the greater Houston area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outlying Harris County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outlying Harris County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outlying Harris County is under $649.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outlying Harris County?

The cheapest apartment in Outlying Harris County is Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+ which is listed at $463, while the average apartment in Outlying Harris County costs $12,277.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outlying Harris County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 504 regular apartments in Outlying Harris County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outlying Harris County?

Cheap apartments in Outlying Harris County have an average cost of $172 which is $12,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outlying Harris County.

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